Antioch
Dave and Juan Chen-Olsen, owners of Pinky’s Klassy Kar Wash in Antioch, were recently named Small Business of the Year for California’s 11th district.<br> Photo courtesy of Pinky’s Klassy Kar Wash
Pinky’s keeps it Klassy
In a recent ceremony at the Sacramento Convention Center, State Assemblyman Jim Frazier recognized Pinky’s Klassy Kar Wash in Antioch as the 11th district’s Small Business of the Year. “I’m thrille...
Jun 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 44 44 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
9WXA_BP_Flag_Day.gif
Celebrating Flag Day
While not a federal holiday like Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the United States flag in 1777, is recognized annually on June 14. Although celebra...
Jun 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 69 69 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
County to host gun buyback program
In an effort to enhance public safety and thwart crime, Contra Costa County District Attorney Mark Peterson announced Monday that the county will participate in a gun buyback program in August. Par...
Jun 13, 2013 | 4 4 comments | 59 59 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Photo courtesy of Krista Hammer
Impending vets
Dr. Howard Schutzman of Antioch Veterinary Hospital recently awarded four $500 scholarships to graduating Antioch seniors. This year’s winners are Dozier-Libbey Medical High School’s Marcella Canas...
Jun 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
3MG3_WE_Frazier_Billy.jpg
Frazier honors Antioch musician
Assemblymember Jim Frazier recently honored Antioch musician Chuck Billy on the State Assembly floor for the positive impact he has made in the Native American community and on the general public. ...
Jun 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
GU02_Cop___Stormtrooper_BW.jpg
Cop Logs’ greatest hits
We at The Press reject the news axiom “if it bleeds, it leads,” but we understand why so many readers tell us they love our Cop Logs page: not only do they get a factual tableau of East County’s la...
Jun 07, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Brentwood resident Brooklyn Jade Porter, 7, will compete in the National American Miss Pageant in July.
Talk About Town: June 6
Dollars raised at the Brentwood Relay For Life fundraiser last weekend? $138,000 . Number of registered teams walking for a cure ? Fifty-one . Access to the air-conditioned porta potties dur...
Jun 06, 2013 | 3 3 comments | 23 23 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
D0KJ_537729_474043552609866_2035747683_n.jpeg
Walk-a-Thon aids special-needs kids
The Antioch nonprofit organization Special Haven hosts a Sensory Walk-a-Thon fundraiser Sunday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crockett Park, 4150 Richard Way, in Oakley. Special Haven provides ...
Jun 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
DNTS_RP_Bark_for_Life.jpg
Antioch Relay For Life changes locations
Relay For Life of Antioch is on the move. This year’s event is held June 22 and 23 at Deer Valley High School. After several years at the Los Medanos College track, the American Cancer Society fund...
Jun 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Two skaters glide across the rink at Paradise Skate in Antioch. The rink’s new maplewood floor is drawing the attention of skaters as far away as Oregon.<Br>Photo courtesy of Jeff Warrenburg
Skaters find paradise at Antioch roller rink
It has taken Paradise Skate owner Jeff Warrenburg a few years to make his business live up to its name. But when two visitors traveled from Oregon just to give the new maplewood floor a whirl, War...
May 31, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
full story

read more antioch articles